Comments for Island Cookbook

Comment on About by Robert Prescott

Robert Prescott — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 02:49:16 +0000

I really like your recipes I hope that more are added soon. I visited the island many years ago and spent two nights in the Castle when it was privately owned by Berkley Machine works. I had a wonderful time and caught a 56 lb Cobia during my trip. I hope to visit again this summer or during the fall.

Comment on Contact Us by John Dunton

John Dunton — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:44:36 +0000

When my fiancée and I visited Ocracoke we fell in love with the famous fig cake, so much so that we ordered dozens of jars of fig preserves from Betsy Midgett (if memory serves me correctly) and had a baker create an Ocracoke Wedding Fig Cake when we married in October of 2000; the cake was extremely popular with our guests.

Now I would like to see if there is someone on the island who could bake 24 small/medium sized cakes, box them up individually and send them to my best clients.

Can you put me in touch with someone who might be able to do this and interested in doing so?

John Dunton
796 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
617-571-4872

Comment on Contact Us by Rose Marie Smith

Rose Marie Smith — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:36:37 +0000

I noticed a Walnut Cookie recipe contributed by Jenny Myatt, Ocracoke Island Realty in the Island Cookbook and it called for 1/2 cup of Golden Crown Syrup.

I have been trying to find this syrup to use in a pie recipe I have but have been unable to do so. I would appreciate your letting me know where I can purchase this syrup.

Thanks so much for your help and I will look forward to receiving an e-mail reply from you.

Rose Marie

Comment on About by islandcookbook

islandcookbook — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:35:03 +0000

Thanks Valerie for your kind comments!

Comment on About by Valerie Hynson

Valerie Hynson — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:23:28 +0000

I just found your blog through an OBX search. I think it is wonderful! I visited the OBX in January of this year after nearly 40 years to Kitty Hawk. I traveled over from Wilkesboro, NC. I traveled with my 2 dogs, a chow/rotti and a chow/lab. I stayed at the Travelodge in Nags Head as they are pet-friendly. On my second day, I drove out to Cape Hatteras Light Station and noticed the ferry signs. The dogs and I made the 40 minute ferry ride to Ocracoke. It was evening when we arrived. Your island is very beautiful, although I could not see much due to the darkness. Many places seemed closed. I found a very equipped general store to obtain supper and parked near the visitor’s center to eat. After some time, I made the return trip to the ferry dock. It did seem a lonely road with only one or two other vehicles. I was impressed that the ferry ran on the hour. Only one car was at the dock waiting. I thought I must have missed it, then the ferry pulled up. I wanted to pull in behind the other car, but was told no to balance. The ferry ride back was so quiet, it was hard to notice we were even moving. I plan to return this month to see your island in the daytime. My pets and I certainly had a most interesting visit!!

Valerie Hynson

Comment on Hot Crab Dip by Tanya

Tanya — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:25:28 +0000

This looks wonderful!!! I’m glad I found your blog – your recipes look great. We are headed to Nags Head next month – can’t wait – our first trip.

Tanya

Comment on Calling all Foodies! by Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 02:38:36 +0000

Thanks. We just returned home from Ocracoke and will be back in June when we plan to try out some recipes.

Comment on Sour Cream Cornbread by islandcookbook

islandcookbook — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:25:27 +0000

I have been looking for a good cornbread recipe … I like the sweet type. Thanks for this